The lord of the rings fans are divided over various aspects of a new lord of the rings project, including the introduction of non-canon characters and potential recasting of key roles. There is uncertainty surrounding the involvement of original cast members, with some reports suggesting ian mckellen and elijah wood may reprise their roles, while others speculate about new actors taking on iconic parts. The project, which may be related to "the hunt for gollum", appears to be generating significant discussion among fans due to its potential deviations from tolkien's original work.